Earrings, Oscar Betz, Triangle, Turquoise, Lapis, Mother of Pearl, Hallmark, 2063B

YOU CAN ALWAYS BET ON BETZ!

Despite their large scale, Betz’ earrings are easy to wear and perfectly balanced, and always set with a beautiful mix of stones. Prolific in the ’70s and ’80s, Oscar’s pieces are now actively sought out and purchased by Hollywood celebrities, including Liz Taylor, 7th Ave. designers, including Ralph Lauren, as well as collectors of fine Southwest jewelry. His work remains in high demand today.

These dangle earrings are a classic Betz’ style. Crafted in brightly beautiful stones of mother of pearl, lapis, and turquoise, each is hand-cut and set by the artisan. Hinged for light movement and finished with post back closures. These earrings are truly collectables that anyone would be proud to have in their own collection.

Oscar Betz’s work was most prominent in the 1970s and 1980s.  His pieces were actively sought out and purchased by Hollywood celebrities as well as collectors of fine, one-of-a-kind handmade Indian jewelry.  He was one of the first Southwest artists to use many different stones together in one piece of jewelry.  Oscar’s work remains in high demand today.  Sought after by the likes of Ralph Lauren in the early ’90s.  Oscar crossed over into the fashion world with his remarkable jewelry.  Part of the popularity of the Betz earrings was that, for their size, they are well-balanced and easy to wear.  Designs are set on 2-part silver frames that are hinged.

Oscar Betz (1954-; Anglo), Stone sets; stamp work.

Mark: Oscar Betz (script)

Santa Fe, New Mexico artist, Oscar Betz, has been a favorite of collectors and celebrities since the 1970s.  

He is known for his original stone sets and one of a kind jewelry and is famous for perfecting the featherweight, Southwest Chandelier earring.

• artist: Oscar Betz
  
• hallmarks: Oscar Betz, Santa Fe, N.M.
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, lapis
  
• dimensions: 3" x 1"
  
• weight: 12
• post
• contemporary
• style: JE2063B